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Division of Research - Wayne State University

June 5, 2020

UPDATE: Phased resumption of on-site, lab-based research activities

  • Next phase of Facilities and Program activation
  • Reminder: Current research and office activities enabled remotely should remain remote
  • Reminder: Facilities and Programs activation must operate at limited capacity

Dear Colleagues –

As indicated in my memo of May 26, 2020 we initiated the phased resumption of limited and approved on-site lab activities June 1-5, 2020 in the following facilities and cores.

Sites Initiated June 1 - 5

A. Paul Schaap Chemistry Building - Designated labs as approved with access through the northwest entry site at 5101 Cass Ave.

Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Designated units with lab-based activities as approved with access through the North entry site (June 1-3) Brady Ave.

Danto Engineering Development Center - Designated labs as approved (June 1-3) 5050 Anthony Wayne

IBio – Designated labs and units as approved with access through the Woodward Avenue entry site (June 2-5) 6135 Woodward Ave.

Mott Center for Human Growth and Development  - Designated labs as approved (June 2-5) 275 E Hancock St

Kresge Eye Institute - Designated labs as approved (June 5th) 4717 St Antoine

Physics & Astronomy Building - Designated labs as approved (June 5th) 666 W. Hancock St.

Research cores – AMTEC, Biobanking and Correlative Sciences Core, Genome Sciences, Lipidomics, Proteomics, Lumigen Instrumentation Center (Mass spec and NMR), and the Microscopy, Imaging & Cytometry Resources (June 1-5) operationalized at a reduced capacity during this initial phase

Activity initiating at the various sites was distributed over several days as part of the overall phased engagement approach with continued monitoring for health screen survey completion, alignment with operational expectations and any health or facilities concerns.

Sites Initiated June 8 - 19

Based on specific and careful evaluation of various considerations including site readiness, the activity involved and the ability to coordinate on-site access and function, the following sites are targeted for the next segment of the initial phase of resumed limited on-site research activity.

Bioengineering Center - Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 8-11 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 818 W. Hancock

Biological Sciences Building - Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 8 -12 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 5047 Gullen Mall

Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – Next group of designated units with lab-based activities as approved with access through the North entry side on Brady (anticipated June 9-12 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans)

Scott Hall -  Designated labs in the basic sciences (anticipated June 10-13 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 540 E. Canfield Avenue

Research cores - Lumigen Instrumentation Center (X-Ray and Electron Microscopy) (June 8)

Elliman Research Building -  Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 15-18 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 5201 Cass Ave

Hudson-Webber Cancer Center Research Labs - Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 15-18 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 4100 John R

Lande Research Building  - Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 16-17 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 550 E. Canfield

Manufacturing Engineering Building - Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 15 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 4815 Fourth

Tolan Park -  Designated labs as approved (anticipated June 15-18 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans)  3901 Chrysler Service Dr

Science Hall - Designated labs in Nutrition & Food Science as approved (anticipated June 12 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) 410 W Warren Ave

Communication Science and Disorders - Designated labs and space area as approved (anticipated June 15-16 pending final review and approval of submitted activity plans) Prentis Building (5201 Cass Avenue) and Rands House (5229 Cass Avenue)

The individual plans for limited resumption of any required on-site activities for programs in the Department of Psychology, the Institute of Gerontology and the Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development are under development.

General Considerations

Each individual authorized for access must complete the Campus Daily Screener each day they are scheduled to come on-site (https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/returning-guidelines.  Upon completion of the Campus Daily Screener, an online barcode is issued and is scanned in the Wayne State University research sites upon entrance.

  • Individuals approved for each site receive detailed instructions on facility access by email. 
  • This initial phase targets a level of activity and personnel on site that is ~25% of that before the pause in research activity in March of this year. 
  • All approved individuals coming on-site must have completed and passed the Be Warrior Safe training and education module https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/warrior-safe-training/.
  • Mechanisms in place to address any concerns regarding any aspect of the initial phased resumption of research activities and compliance with WSU Covid-19 policies (WSU Internal Audit Anonymous tip form at https://internalaudit.wayne.edu/report and/or contact the WSU Integrity Officer Phil Cunningham at philc@wayne.edu, 313-577-9064). 

The Path Ahead

Three key elements of the path ahead are as follows:

  • On-site, lab-based research activities will not be business as usual and there is a new landscape ahead of us. Buildings and units that do not follow occupancy limits and operational guidelines may have their authorization suspended during this initial phase of activity.
  • It is critical that we take measured steps during the first few weeks of this process and adjust the operational processes as needed.   These measured steps will continue during the summer and into the fall.
  • Each of us has to take ownership and personal responsibility to assure the success of this process with the focus on a healthy and safe environment.

As always, thank you for your consideration and engagement.

Steve

 

Additional Key Updates and Information

Parking  - Current parking sites available for access may be found here. PS#3, 4, 5 and 6 are currently closed. Everything else is open. PS#3 and #6 were given access to lot 56, PS#4 has lot 75 and PS#5 can use either PS#2 or PS#1.

Check the WSU Covid-19 web site and the research update web site for any daily updates

Graduate School – Note to Graduate Students and Postdocs on resumption of limited on-site, lab-based research activities -   https://i.wayne.edu/view/5ed94187268e6

https://research.wayne.edu/coronavirus/restartguidance

  • Guidance on Face Coverings Required in Enclosed Public Spaces
  • Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Cleaning Laboratory Workspace
  • Checklist for Reopening of Labs After Shutdown
  • WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan

The Be Warrior Safe education and training module (https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/warrior-safe-training/) includes information on social distancing, elevator use and restroom use and additional safety considerations – see also Return to Campus Guidelines at https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/returning-guidelines

Two reusable cloth masks are provided to individuals as they begin on-site activity.

EPA-approved disinfectant is currently in use by the custodial worker staff as part of their enhanced cleaning procedures and this disinfectant is provided individuals coming on site for spray bottle use.

(See Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Cleaning Laboratory Workspace https://research.wayne.edu/oehs/cleaninglabsop).

Please note that all of the basic minimal lab operations and on-site personnel currently approved through the Critical Infrastructure platform in late March remain in place as we implement the initial phase of resumption of limited on-site, lab-based research activities.